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Ocosta

Washington · 235 residents · 3.003 sq mi
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Ocosta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,203. Population has grown 41% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,400. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+41%since 2023
from 167 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
+41%since 2023
from 56 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.7
−2%since 2023
from 56.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7218930742454120202024Ocosta
2024235
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.5%(13)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(24)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(24)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.1%(66)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.6%(53)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,203
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,738
−5%since 2023
from $29,069 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−6%since 2023
from 0.489 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
6
−45%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English34.5%(81)
Irish20.4%(48)
Italian10.6%(25)
British5.5%(13)
German3%(7)
Swedish2.6%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest British population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
Female
37.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.7%(41)
Married41.5%(49)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced23.7%(28)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married63.6%(56)
Widowed6.8%(6)
Divorced29.5%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocosta, Washington?

Ocosta, Washington has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocosta, Washington?

The typical household in Ocosta, Washington earns about $48,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocosta, Washington expensive?

In Ocosta, Washington, the median home is worth about $122,400.

How educated are people in Ocosta, Washington?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocosta, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocosta, Washington?

About 16.6% of people in Ocosta, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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